So I think I got my Stimulus check...

Bucketman

So yeah. I just got a check from the Department of the Treasury in Pennsylvania. Its green and has the statue of Liberty on it. Its for $299 so I think, THINK this is my Stimulus check, however I think its way too early for that to even be sent out yet. So basically I need to know weather this is my tax refund (in which case I got about 30 bucks extra on it) or my Stimulus Check.

Ultimanecat

Tax returns and the Stimulus check will both come from the Dept. of the Treasury. The amount is right, and there is word that they started direct depositing the first round of stimulus checks today...which wouldn't explain a physical check right now. If you haven't received your tax return yet, I would suspect that it is that, actually. Who knows?

Either way, another check is probably in the mail. Go ahead and cash it and enjoy.

Kyanilis

Direct deposits aren't even on their way yet, and checks were to come out after them. If you're getting your stimulus in check form I wouldn't even expect it till late May if not early June. That is not your stimulus check.

Ultimanecat

First stimulus checks arrive

If you didn't owe any income tax, you'll get $300. If you did end up paying income tax, you'll get $600 so long as your income was less than $75 000. These amounts are doubled for those who filed as a couple. I'm pretty sure this check is NOT your stimulus check, since no physical checks have been sent yet.

Feral

Kyanilis wrote: »

Direct deposits aren't even on their way yet, and checks were to come out after them. If you're getting your stimulus in check form I wouldn't even expect it till late May if not early June. That is not your stimulus check.

Your info is old. The federal government sent out payments earlier than originally planned.

the wook

Nevertheless, the link you just posted has this quote

For those who expect paper checks, the IRS will begin mailing out the rebates on May 9th.

so unless the USPS has really improved service, it's not your stimulus check.

Feral

the wook wrote: »

Nevertheless, the link you just posted has this quote

For those who expect paper checks, the IRS will begin mailing out the rebates on May 9th.

so unless the USPS has really improved service, it's not your stimulus check.

Actually, you know what? You're right. My apologies.

Also, the minimum amount for the stimulus check should be $300. I don't think anybody would be getting a $299 check.

It's probably the OP's refund.

Kyanilis

Ok so my info was old. Regardless I see no reason why anyone would get the stimulus check before their actual refund being as how you have to file your taxes to be eligible for the stimulus check.

But yeah, it seems like this situation is dealt with anyway. Unless there was a mixup and your check specifically was mailed out early, the chances of it being your stimulus are nill.

bowen

Ultimanecat wrote: »

First stimulus checks arrive

If you didn't owe any income tax, you'll get $300. If you did end up paying income tax, you'll get $600 so long as your income was less than $75 000. These amounts are doubled for those who filed as a couple. I'm pretty sure this check is NOT your stimulus check, since no physical checks have been sent yet.

No, you've got that completely wrong. Here's how it works:

Individuals who receive social security benefits (disability and not retirement) that do not have other supplemental income (a job) will receive a $300 rebate if they filed and wrote "STIMULUS PAYMENT" on the 1040.

Individuals who have filed this year will receive around $600, no strings attached, that means regardless of if you got money back or not (as long as you make under $75000).

Couples who file will receive $1200 respectively. And those whom have legal dependents will also receive roughly $300 per child extra.

You'll see some sites who list the amount $300-600 per individual but that's simply a stipulation because it's including those under the SSI benefits. Granted, there's some circumstances around that, but the vast majority of single filers will receive a $600 check (per person).

I don't know where you heard that it'd bottom out at $300 if you don't owe anything, even the letter I got from the IRS told me that single filers would be getting $600 or more regardless of the taxes filed.